18329808. Vehicle HVAC System simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
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Vehicle HVAC System
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Kwang Min Kim of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Vehicle HVAC System - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18329808 titled 'Vehicle HVAC System
The embodiment of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a vehicle includes various components such as a compressor, interior condenser, water-cooled heat exchanger, refrigerant heat exchanger, and a first control valve.
- The compressor is a key component that compresses the refrigerant in the system.
- The interior condenser is located downstream of the compressor and helps cool the air inside the vehicle.
- The water-cooled heat exchanger transfers heat between the refrigerant and a coolant circulating in a separate coolant system.
- The refrigerant heat exchanger transfers heat between the refrigerant discharged from the water-cooled heat exchanger and the refrigerant discharged from the interior condenser.
- The first control valve regulates the flow of refrigerant between the interior condenser, water-cooled heat exchanger, and refrigerant heat exchanger.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicles of various sizes - Transportation industry for buses, trucks, and other commercial vehicles - HVAC systems for electric vehicles
Problems Solved: - Efficient cooling and heating of the vehicle interior - Optimal transfer of heat between components - Improved overall performance of the HVAC system
Benefits: - Enhanced comfort for passengers - Energy-efficient operation - Extended lifespan of HVAC components
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative HVAC System for Vehicles This technology can be utilized in various commercial vehicles, electric vehicles, and other transportation modes to provide efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the water-cooled heat exchanger contribute to the overall efficiency of the HVAC system? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with implementing this advanced HVAC system in vehicles?
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a vehicle includes a compressor, an interior condenser disposed on a downstream side of the compressor, a water-cooled heat exchanger disposed on a downstream side of the interior condenser and configured to transfer heat between a refrigerant and a coolant circulating in a coolant system, a refrigerant heat exchanger disposed on an upstream side of the compressor and configured to transfer heat between the refrigerant discharged from the water-cooled heat exchanger and the refrigerant discharged from the interior condenser, and a first control valve disposed between the water-cooled heat exchanger and the interior condenser and configured to control a flow of the refrigerant between the interior condenser, the water-cooled heat exchanger, and the refrigerant heat exchanger.
